What Do Heavy Duty Mechanics Do?

Heavy duty mechanics work with a variety of heavy duty equipment, such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic equipment. They maintain these machines, troubleshoot equipment should something go wrong, and may order supplies and parts. They may also manage inventory and make notes into an inventory system as required by their employers. Heavy duty mechanics must be able to disassemble, clean, and then reassemble a motor. Additionally, they must be cost efficient by analyzing parts

Skills in Heavy Equipment Repair and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Electronic Troubleshooting, Heavy Duty Truck Repair and Welding.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Heavy Duty Mechanics?

An entry-level Heavy Duty Mechanic with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $16.00 based on 22 salaries. An early career Heavy Duty Mechanic with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $19.11 based on 53 salaries. A mid-career Heavy Duty Mechanic with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $22.59 based on 64 salaries. An experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $25.19 based on 59 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $25.

Pay Difference by Location

Employees with Heavy Duty Mechanic in their job title in Fresno, California earn an average of 22.3% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Seattle, Washington (17.9% more) and Houston, Texas (13.5% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Phoenix, Arizona (21.4% less) and Salt Lake City, Utah (1.7% less).